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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.87, 2,220.29 and 900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.87, 2,220.29 and 900.68 is: 1,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.87 : 2,220.29 = 900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.87/2,220.29 = 900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.87x = 2,220.29 × 900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.87x = 1,999,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,755.19/1,608.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.96

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